New York Knicks 2026 NBA Finals Jersey First Look: NBA Finals Patch on the Back

The first New York Knicks 2026 NBA Finals jersey product shots are live on Fanatics ahead of the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, and the most notable design choice is on the back of the jersey rather than the front. The 2026 NBA Finals patch sits at the top center of the back, just below the collar and directly above the player nameplate, a placement shift from the upper-left chest position that has been the standard NBA Finals patch home for most of the past several Finals series. The jersey itself is the Knicks Icon Edition blue, the team's signature look featuring the white NEW YORK wordmark, the orange number on the front, and the contrasting orange and white piping running along the sides and shoulders.

Where Is the NBA Finals Patch on the Knicks 2026 Jersey?

The 2026 NBA Finals patch on the Knicks jersey sits at the top center of the back, just below the collar and above the BRUNSON nameplate on the Jalen Brunson product shot. The patch design carries the Larry O'Brien Trophy mark with the "2026 NBA Finals" wordmark in a clean cream and white treatment that reads almost monochrome against the Knicks Icon blue base. The placement is a meaningful change from the recent Finals patch standard, which has lived on the upper-left front chest of the jersey for the past several Finals seasons. Moving it to the back top center means the broadcast camera frames the Finals patch every time a Knicks player is in transition or shown with their back to the basket, which is a noticeable lift in broadcast visibility for the league and for any future NBA Finals jersey re-sales on the resale market.

The rest of the jersey is the standard Knicks Icon Edition build. The NEW YORK wordmark in white runs across the front with the player number directly below it in Knicks orange. The orange and white side panels and shoulder piping carry through the entire jersey. The Nike swoosh sits on the right shoulder. The back has the player name arched across the top above the large number, the same general Knicks layout that has been the team's identity since the 2017-18 Nike rollout.

The Knicks are the first team confirmed in the 2026 NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, and these official Fanatics-produced 2026 NBA Finals jerseys are the on-court look the team will run in the Finals opener on the road at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs determines the Knicks' Finals opponent and home court for the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 NBA Finals patch?

The 2026 NBA Finals patch features the Larry O'Brien Trophy mark with the "2026 NBA Finals" wordmark in a cream-and-white design, and both teams in the Finals wear it. For 2026 the NBA moved the patch from the upper-left chest to the top center of the back of the jersey, just below the collar.

Where is the NBA Finals patch on the Knicks 2026 Finals jersey?

The 2026 NBA Finals patch on the New York Knicks Finals jersey sits at the top center of the back of the jersey, just below the collar and directly above the player nameplate. This is a placement change from the upper-left front chest position that has been the standard NBA Finals patch placement for most of the past several Finals series.

Is the Knicks 2026 NBA Finals jersey blue or orange?

The Knicks 2026 NBA Finals jersey is the Icon Edition blue jersey, the team's signature primary look with a Knicks blue base, white NEW YORK wordmark, orange number, and contrasting orange and white side panels and shoulder piping.

Where can I buy the Knicks 2026 NBA Finals jersey?

The Knicks 2026 NBA Finals jersey is available now at Fanatics, the league's official Finals jersey retail partner. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and the rest of the Knicks roster all have their numbers available for ordering ahead of the Finals opener on the road at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

What is on the back of the Knicks 2026 NBA Finals jersey?

The back of the Knicks 2026 NBA Finals jersey carries the 2026 NBA Finals patch at the top center just below the collar, the player name arched across the upper back, and the large player number in Knicks orange below the name. The orange and white side piping continues onto the back panel from the sides.

When did the New York Knicks last reach the NBA Finals?

The New York Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999, when they made the run as the eighth seed and lost to the San Antonio Spurs four games to one. The 2026 NBA Finals is the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since that 1999 series, the trip clinched by a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.

Who will the Knicks play in the 2026 NBA Finals?

The New York Knicks face the winner of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. Home court advantage for the series is set once the Western Conference Champion is decided. If the Spurs advance from the West they hold home court advantage and Game 1 is at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. If the Thunder advance from the West the Knicks hold home court advantage and Game 1 is at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Where can I find more 2026 NBA Finals coverage?

The 2026 NBA Finals trophy presentation gear, the Knicks Eastern Conference Champions locker room hat and t-shirt, are graded in our Knicks 2026 Eastern Conference Champions hat and shirt review, and the full breakdown of every 2026 NBA Conference Finals jersey and uniform matchup is in the 2026 NBA Conference Finals Jersey Tracker.